This is such a unique and crazy time in our world that I can’t help but think people are searching. Even though I have a relationship with God I often find myself searching around for the answers when I know the process to get them.
I am reading a great book right now called “Woman Up,” by Lori Champion. Every Wednesday at my sisterhood church group we discuss the book. Every chapter in this book talks about how to increase your abilities as a leader in whatever your circle of influence is. It has been very inspiring and uplifting; a must read. It got me thinking that since we are under attack by the enemy (not just with this pandemic but in everyday life), isn’t it a great time for all of us to “faith up?” Not to steal Lori Champions titles to her chapters (I use that term because it goes along with her theme of moving up in each area of influence), but if we could increase our faith during a true test of it; just think of how strong our faith would we be when things go back to normal or “non pandemic” life?
For those of us that know the Bible and have chosen a close relationship with God, we can understand that some of the warnings of the Bible are currently happening and will continue to happen. What about people that aren’t in relationship with God? How are they managing? Are they thinking about faith? Do they know how to access faith? Is there someone in their life that can point them in the right direction? These are all questions that are going through my mind. I think as humans we all ask questions about God even if we don’t even realize that we are talking to him. God is always present and He always answers when He feels that we are ready for the answers. As much as I feel strong in my faith and close to God I often remember that their is an enemy who is out to destroy and sometimes appears to be successful at it. It has caused me to “faith up.” Now more then every I need to commit and be strong in my own faith showing my family and those around me that their is a God who wins.
I also remember that God can’t win if we are not on his side. So as hard as this time is, it is also the perfect time to choose God. It doesn’t require perfection or being completely whole as a person, but it simply requires a decision. If we wait to find God when those things are in line, what will happen as the days and years go by? God has never asked us to be perfect because he knows that we will fail. He does ask us to be obedient and I find that the closer I stay to Him the easier that becomes. Why would I want the enemy to win over my life? Why would I let him? I certainly don’t want to but sometimes he is taking over and we simply don’t know because we haven’t accelerated our own faith. Inviting God means we are asking to be a part of his kingdom. With that comes not only a personal plan for our lives to improve, but also a layer of protection from the things of this world. That is more important now then ever before.
Let’s all try to take some time and breath, pray, and faith up.